Peek-a-boo

Shot this at our local aviary. I was just about to leave after a very difficult day of shooting - had all my gear packed up - when I spotted this burrowing owl poking its head out of its burrow and decided to pull everything back out and try for a couple more. This ended up being the best shot from the set.

Re: Peek-a-boo

Rob - yes, these little guys (maybe 12" tall) were very attentive and followed the camera wherever I moved it to!

Originally Posted by Bobobird

Great catch.

Thanks Bobo!

Originally Posted by jprzybyla

Lovely image, I am jealous not only of the fine work but also the experience of seeing and caputuring such a beautiful bird.

Joe - I've been a bit envious of your recent bird shots as well. My wife is very into birding, so I should probably plant the seed that we should do a birding trip to Florida - I doubt it would take much convincing since I've been showing her your photos and they always elicit ooohs and aaahs.

Re: Peek-a-boo

If there is an owl that can be considered cute....it is the Burrowing Owl, love these little guys and you have captured him nicely, Bill.

Oh, I think all owls are cute, but these guys are especially so - particularly when they are running around on the ground.

Originally Posted by bedantabd

Excellent capture Bill, how about a tighter crop?

Bedanta,

I think a tighter crop would hide the fact that it is a burrowing owl though. I wanted to give enough of the scene to show that it isn't just a head-and-shoulders of just any owl. By showing the rocks around its burrow, I feel it separates it a bit.